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The Plight of North Korea’s Homeless Girls

Observers say these vulnerable girls are often victims of sexual crimes.

The Rohingya: Who They Are and What’s Happening to Them

Over one million Rohingya Muslims live in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. But recent attacks are causing hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee to neighboring ...

The South China Sea, a Global Flashpoint

U.S. and Chinese military power often comes face to face in the 3.5 million square kilometer sea, claimed all or in part by six governments. So, what are the ...

The Struggles of Myanmar’s ‘Sea Gypsies’

The population of Myanmar’s Salone has dwindled dramatically in recent decades. Only an estimate 1,700 remain today, down from about 17,000 in 1980.

The Three-Year Anniversary of the Myanmar Military’s Deadly Crackdown on Rohingya Muslims

The brutal August 25, 2017 crackdown in western Myanmar’s Rakhine State left thousands of Rohingya dead and forced hundreds of thousands to flee into ...

The Tibetan Diaspora Worldwide

Since the Dalai Lama fled Tibet into exile in India in 1959, tens of thousands of Tibetans have left the Tibetan plateau.

The Ups and Downs of a Cambodian Palm Tree Climber

Sok Eng earns about $5 a day collecting sap from palm trees.

'They Raped Me One After Another'

Many newly arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh say security forces raped them in Myanmar.

Thousands Flee Fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) take refuge in camps and monasteries. But they’re often unable to find proper shelter and humanitarian assistance.

Thousands in China Protest Aluminum Factory

Local residents worry pollution from the factory will add to China’s serious environmental problems.

Thousands in Hong Kong Protest China Extradition Law

The proposed law comes amid deep distrust over Beijing and its authoritarian legal system.

Thousands in Myanmar Protest Controversial China-Backed Dam

Protesters say the U.S. $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project would displace thousands and cause environmental damage.

Thousands Join Renditions Protest in Hong Kong

The protesters are calling for the release of those arrested during demonstrations last week. They’re also demanding an apology for police violence against ...

Thousands March in Wukan to Protest Village Chief’s Arrest

Lin Zuluan was arrested last Friday before a planned public meeting to discuss the government’s failure to return seized farmland.

Thousands Mourn Killing of Muslim Lawyer in Myanmar

Slain lawyer Ko Ni spoke out against the anti-Islamic sentiments of Buddhist nationalists, and criticized Myanmar’s military crackdown on the mainly Muslim ...

Thousands of Ethnic Karen Protest in Myanmar

The protesters are calling on the military to withdraw four battalions from their region in eastern Myanmar’s Kayin state. They’re also calling for justice for ...

Thousands of Hong Kong Citizens Defy Ban to Commemorate Tiananmen Massacre Anniversary

The ceremony occurred as China’s ruling Communist Party moves ahead with plans to impose a draconian sedition and subversion law on the city.

Thousands of Liaoning Residents Protest Aluminum Oxide Factory

Severe environmental degradation following three decades of rapid economic growth has prompted an environmental movement to emerge among China’s middle class.

Thousands of Rohingya Confined to Camps in Myanmar

They’re struggling to make a living two years after sectarian violence erupted in Rakhine state.

Thousands of Rohingya Stranded as Myanmar Fighting Rages

Fighting between Myanmar security forces and Rohingya militants has left more than 100 dead.

Thousands Protest at Hong Kong’s Airport

The protesters were angered by the slow response of police after thugs attacked passengers at a Hong Kong train station last weekend.

Thousands Protest Civilian Casualties Allegedly by Myanmar Soldiers in Shan State

Local residents say one man was killed and a woman was injured in fighting last month between the Myanmar military and the Restoration Council of Shan State ...

Thousands Protest Hong Kong’s Ban on Masks

Chief executive Carrie Lam invoked emergency powers to issue the ban.

Thousands Protest Nuclear Waste Project in Eastern China

The Lianyungang protests are a setback to government plans to increase nuclear power production as a way to decrease reliance on coal.

Thousands Protest PX Project in Shanghai

China’s growing middle class has become increasingly involved in environmental protection as industry expands and air and water pollution levels worsen.

Thousands Protest Xian Incinerator Plant

Protesters are concerned that pollution from the incinerator would affect the air and water supply.

Thousands Rally for Democracy in Hong Kong

It was the first mass demonstration since ‘Umbrella Revolution’ protesters paralyzed large parts of the city for two months last year.

Threats to Press Freedom in Asia in 2018

Reporters across Asia faced imprisonment and violence over the past year as they sought to cover the news.

Tiananmen Victims Alive in their Mothers’ Memories

Thirty years after Chinese troops crushed pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, Ding Zilin and other mothers of victims continue the struggle.

Tibet Monasteries Observe Major Religious Gathering

The event, called Ganden Ngachoe, commemorates the passing of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Tibet’s largest school of Tibetan Buddhism.